Private Jones

Private Jones

70 mins | Comedy, War | March 25, 1933

After America enters World War I, young William "Bill" Jones tries to avoid military service by telling the draft board that he is the sole supporter of his family and is employed by businessman Roger Winthrop, his sister Helen's boss.

Private Jones

70 mins | Comedy, War | March 25, 1933

Private Jones
After America enters World War I, young William "Bill" Jones tries to avoid military service by telling the draft board that he is the sole supporter of his family and is employed by businessman Roger Winthrop, his sister Helen's boss.
Producers Universal Pictures
Original title Private Jones
Directors Russell Mack
Writers William N. Robson, George Jessel, Prescott Chaplin, Sam Spewack, Richard Schayer

Cast

Lee Tracy

as Pvt. William 'Bill' Jones

Gloria Stuart

as Mary Gregg

Donald Cook

as Lt. John Gregg

Emma Dunn

as Mrs. Jones

Shirley Grey

as Helen Jones

Frank McHugh

as 'Greasy' - the Cook

Russell Gleason

as Williams

Walter Catlett

as Spivey

Berton Churchill

as Roger Winthrop

Gene O'Brien

as Bit Part (uncredited)

Richard Carle

as Lecturer (uncredited)

Wallis Clark

as Bit Part (uncredited)

Ethel Clayton

as Mrs. Winthrop (uncredited)

Richard Cramer

as Pete Smith (uncredited)

Al Hill

as Howard (uncredited)

Roland Varno

as Lt. Brinkerhoff (uncredited)

Hans Heinrich von Twardowski

as Von Bergen (uncredited)